Ouray County Government

Ouray County Government Ouray County lies in SW Colorado and covers 542 sq. miles of rugged mountains, ranches and meadows. Social Media User Rules for Ouray County Sites:
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📣 The updated closure order also identifies roads and trails that will remain closed due to inaccessibility and post-fir...
09/14/2026

📣 The updated closure order also identifies roads and trails that will remain closed due to inaccessibility and post-fire hazards, including the Middle Fork, Cow Creek, Dexter Creek and Cutler Creek roads and trails.

The closed roads include:
• Middle Fork Cimarron Road NFSR 861.1
• Cow Creek Road NFSR 857
• Dexter Creek Road NFSR 871
• Cutler Road NFSR 872
• Jackass Flats Road NFSR 871.2
• Blowout Road NFSR 871.2B

View the full list of trails here:https://www.fs.usda.gov/sites/nfs/files/r02/gmug/publication/alerts/02-04-06-26-29_Gold%20Mountain%20Fire%20Closure%20v4.0_Order.pdf

🫶 Thank you, Woman's Club of Ouray County!
09/14/2026

🫶 Thank you, Woman's Club of Ouray County!

📣 Ouray County offices will have a delayed opening tomorrow, September 15, to allow all staff to attend an employee meet...
09/14/2026

📣 Ouray County offices will have a delayed opening tomorrow, September 15, to allow all staff to attend an employee meeting. Offices will opening at 9:30AM. We appreciate your understanding.

09/14/2026

📣 SMPA is reporting a widespread power outage in Ridgway and Ouray. Please follow their post for updates.

September 11 — We Remember, We Honor, We Never ForgetSeptember 11, 2026Twenty-five years ago, our nation witnessed an ac...
09/14/2026

September 11 — We Remember, We Honor, We Never Forget

September 11, 2026

Twenty-five years ago, our nation witnessed an act of unimaginable evil that changed America forever. On September 11, 2001, nearly 3,000 innocent Americans lost their lives. Families lost husbands, wives, fathers, mothers, sons, daughters, brothers, sisters, and friends. First responders entered burning buildings and moved toward danger, knowing they might never come home. They answered the call.

Today, as Sheriff of Ouray County, I ask our community to pause and remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice that day. We remember the 343 firefighters and 60 law enforcement officers who died while protecting others. We remember the emergency medical personnel, dispatchers, military members, airline crews, and countless civilians who demonstrated extraordinary courage.

And we remember the families who woke up that morning expecting their loved ones to come home—and instead were left with an emptiness that can never truly be filled. Here in Ouray County, we understand something about the bond between a community and those who serve it. Our mountains may be far from New York City, Washington, D.C., and Shanksville, Pennsylvania, but the spirit of service that defined September 11 lives right here among us.

It lives in the deputy who leaves home in the middle of the night because someone needs help. It lives in the dispatcher who answers the phone when someone is having the worst day of their life. It lives in the firefighter who leaves dinner with their family when the tones drop. It lives in the EMS provider who responds when others are afraid to go. And it lives in the spouses, children, parents, and families who understand that when their loved one puts on a uniform, they are also accepting a responsibility that sometimes carries great risk.

As Sheriff, I am incredibly proud of the men and women who serve Ouray County. They represent the very best of our community. September 11 reminds us that the badge, the uniform, and the equipment are not what make someone a hero. It is the willingness to put someone else’s life before your own. That is what we saw 25 years ago, and that spirit continues today.

We must never allow the passage of time to diminish the importance of September 11. We must teach our children what happened. We must tell the stories of those who ran toward danger. We must remember the sacrifices of the fallen. And we must never forget the families who continue to carry their loss.

Our thoughts are with those who were lost. Our gratitude is with those who served, and our deepest respect is with those who continue to answer the call. To the families of the victims of September 11: Ouray County remembers with you. To our own first responders and their families: thank you for carrying the responsibility of protecting this community.

And to the heroes who never came home on September 11, 2001:
We remember your courage.
We honor your sacrifice.
We carry your memory forward.

Twenty-five years later, one promise remains unchanged:
We will never forget.

Justin Perry, Sheriff, Ouray County

Ouray County is now accepting letters of interest and resumes for the following positions:Administrative Specialist: Pub...
09/12/2026

Ouray County is now accepting letters of interest and resumes for the following positions:

Administrative Specialist: Public Health Department
Part-Time: 24 hours per week
Compensation: $26.57 per hour

Mechanic: Road & Bridge Department
Full-time: 40 hours per week
Compensation: From $27.74 per hour

More information for each position is available on our website: https://ouraycountyco.gov/145/Human-Resources

🇺🇸 Twenty-five years later, we remember.On this 25th anniversary of September 11, 2001, we pause to honor the nearly 3,0...
09/11/2026

🇺🇸 Twenty-five years later, we remember.

On this 25th anniversary of September 11, 2001, we pause to honor the nearly 3,000 lives lost and the countless families, first responders, service members, and communities forever changed by that day.

We remember the courage of those who ran toward danger, the compassion of strangers who stood together, and the unity that brought our nation together in the days that followed.

We remember, we honor, and we will never forget.

📣 Attention Ouray County Ranchers and Farmers!The Colorado Department of Agriculture and CSU Extension invite wildfire-a...
09/09/2026

📣 Attention Ouray County Ranchers and Farmers!

The Colorado Department of Agriculture and CSU Extension invite wildfire-affected producers to complete their Post-Disaster Recovery Survey.

By sharing your damages, operational disruptions, and recovery needs, you equip them to advocate for targeted state and national support, shape policy, and direct resources where they are needed most. Thank you for sharing your experience and helping build a stronger path forward for Colorado agriculture.

AGRICULTURE IMPACT SURVEY
Understanding Economic Stress to Agriculture due to the Gold Mountain Fire: https://survey123.arcgis.com/share/257685ebd8fb413d8ac99baba41ad560

09/08/2026

As a reminder - this virtual meeting is coming up on September 16 @ 3PM

‼️UPCOMING MEETING:
Division of Insurance to Host Virtual Town Hall on Navigating Insurance After a Wildfire Loss Wednesday, September 16

The Colorado Division of Insurance (DOI) will host a virtual town hall about navigating insurance after a wildfire loss on Wednesday, September 16 at 3pm. Coloradans affected by wildfires are highly encouraged to attend. In this town hall, Colorado Insurance Commissioner Michael Conway, along with DOI staff, will cover insurance issues in the aftermath of wildfires, consumer protections, and claims handling. There will also be an opportunity for Q+A. Live Spanish translation will be available. Registration is required.

🔗 REGISTER FOR THE TOWN HALL: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_m1dg8j4hQvuXVY1HErND7A?utm_id=FireVirtualTH2&utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery&fbclid=IwY2xjawUNLwFwZG9mAWV4dG4DYWVtAjEwAGJyaWQRMVg1NkxuenJ3MkJ3ZlhicWxzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeCvHBz26JvlTE-Obmq4Tgjg5hOk2ZfvQ39a_-LsjRQSR7MLW-eddT6OILo6g_aem_-jGGP28lEfYHcLaYI4gMqg #/registration

This second virtual town hall will cover insurance issues in aftermath of wildfires, consumer protections, and claims handling. There will be plenty of time for Q+A.

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541 4th Street
Ouray, CO

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Monday 9am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 4pm
Wednesday 8am - 4pm
Thursday 8am - 4pm

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